Idioms and Phrases MCQ Set-54
Q531. “On tenterhooks.”
A. Unhappy
B. Angry
C. Anxious
D. Happy
Answer – C. Anxious
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Q532. Trying to find my lost ring in the college is like looking for a needle in a haystack
A. Doing something impossible
B. Doing something unimportant
C. Making a big deal of a small thing
D. Doing something secretly
Answer – A. Doing something impossible
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Q533. “Lend an ear.”
A. To pay attention to
B. To not make trouble
C. To force someone to listen
D. To not tell someone something
Answer –A. To pay attention to
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Q534. Up in arms
A. to be nervous
B. to be rude
C. to be angry
D. to be defensive
Answer –C. to be angry
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Q535. “Many people join politics to feather their own nest.”
A. Make others’ life comfortable
B. Promote their own interest
C. Utilize black money
D. Serve their country
Answer – B. Promote their own interest
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Q536. Our PM is received with open arms wherever he goes.
A. Harmoniously
B. Promptly
C. Honourably
D. Warmly
Answer – D. Warmly
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Q537. Off and on I take a break from my hectic schedule to refresh myself
A. Rarely
B. Seldom
C. Immediately
D. Periodically
D. Periodically
Answer –Periodically
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Q538. At the drop of a hat
A. Losing a hat
B. Immediately
C. Completely
D. Facing difficulties
Answer – B. Immediately
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Q239. In spite of her severe accident, she took heart and moved forward
A. Gathered courage
B. Overcame problems
C. Felt depressed
D. Acted promptly
Answer –A. Gathered courage
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Q540. “It is unfortunate that most people in the country are still living from hand to mouth.”
A. Consuming daily what little is earned
B. Saving for future generations
C. Doing manual labor
D. Earning wealth by selfish means
Answer – A. Consuming daily what little is earned
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